India scrambles to curb PhonePe and Google’s dominance in mobile payments

The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), the governing body overseeing the country’s widely used Unified Payments Interface (UPI) mobile payment system, is set to engage with various fintech startups this month to develop a strategy to address the growing market dominance of PhonePe and Google Pay in the UPI ecosystem. NPCI executives plan to …

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Invincible Renewed for Seasons 4 & 5

Invincible has reportedly been renewed for Season 4 and Season 5, according to a now updated post on Skybound Entertainment’s crowdfunding site. Earlier Monday, Skybound’s Republic — an investment/crowdfunding site that allows fans to invest in the company — began advertising a video game based on the Invincible universe, which fans could invest in. In …

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Streaming in Canada on Apple TV+, Crave, Disney+, Netflix, Paramount+ and Prime Video [April 1-7]

Every week, MobileSyrup outlines some of the most notable movies and TV shows that recently hit Canadian streaming platforms. Our ‘Streaming in Canada’ column typically focuses on new content from Amazon’s Prime Video, Crave and Netflix, but other services like Apple TV+ and Disney+ will be mentioned when relevant. Premium video-on-demand (PVOD) platforms are also fair game …

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Invincible Poster Teases Bloody Season 2 Finale

Amazon has shared a new poster for the recently released Invincible Season 2 finale, showcasing a bloody end to the season. The new poster showcases Mark Grayson/Invincible (Steven Yeun) punching something in a similar to pose to that of Nolan Grayson/Omni-Man (J.K. Simmons) at the end of the first season. The Season 2 finale, titled …

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The Apple Watch Series 9 is on sale for $299 right now

If you’ve missed picking up the latest Apple Watch in past sales, now’s your chance. The Apple Watch Series 9 is back down to its record-low price thanks to a 25 percent discount. The 41mm smartwatch is on sale right now for $299, down from $399. The deal is only available on the model with …

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Streaming in Canada on Apple TV+, Crave, Disney+, Netflix, Prime Video and Paramount+ [March 18-24]

Every week, MobileSyrup outlines some of the most notable movies and TV shows that recently hit Canadian streaming platforms. Our ‘Streaming in Canada’ column typically focuses on new content from Amazon’s Prime Video, Crave and Netflix, but other services like Apple TV+ and Disney+ will be mentioned when relevant. Premium video-on-demand (PVOD) platforms are also fair game …

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Amazon has the 10th-Gen iPad $100 off right now

Amazon Canada currently has the 2022-released 10th-gen iPad on sale. It’s worth noting that the retailer only has the Wi-Fi version of the tablet on sale, so if you’re fine with no cellular functionality on your iPad, this is a solid deal. The tablet features 500 nits of brightness, with a 12-megapixel camera and a …

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Deals, discounts, dates, and more

Amazon used to save its best deals for Prime Day, but in recent years, the online marketplace started introducing more sales events. The latest is called the Big Spring Sale, and unlike most of the company’s other events, you do not need to be an Amazon Prime member to participate. Below, we’ll tell you everything …

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5 best soundbars to add to your home entertainment center

As a participant in multiple affiliate marketing programs, Localish will earn a commission for certain purchases. See full disclaimer below* If you’re interested in taking your home entertainment to the next level, soundbars will help you do just that. With the best soundbars, you can amplify sound in your home by mounting them or placing …

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